07/23/1998 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES July 23, 1998 8 BOARD OF HEALTH definitely the well is on the wrong property." "I tried to get in touch with the well driller but he hasn't responded to me yet however, he did respond to the abutter who's well is being affected." "Hopefully, the well driller will realize his mistake and re-drill the well on the proper lot." "If not, they are accusing the town of malfeasance in that we, the Board of Health, should have been out there to certify where the well went in because they think it is one of our inspection requirements." ""It isn't, we approve the plans." "The well driller is licensed by the State not the town." Acknowledged. Mr. Klein stated, "We found some lot markers and we measured." "I originally put up a sand mound to separate both of my properties on both sides." "When I did it I realized I was two or three feet on the difference of the property line." "'Phis particular well goes way beyond my sand marker." "There are a couple of problems, I have a nine month old baby and I don't need to lose water and my wells not working properly." "The other problem is that the owner may fill in the hole because they are planting grass." "I think someone should take pictures." Mr. Doherty informed Mr. Klein, "The engineer is responsible to stake the location of the well." "If he didn't do that then it is an issue between you the well driller and the engineer but if in fact he did put it where the stake was that is an issue between you and the engineer." Mr. Klein commented, "I spoke with the engineer who said he can't be responsible for putting the stake up because kids move them and what not." "I need advice from the Board of Health." Mr. McQuaid relayed to Mr. Klein, "I know you feel that this is not your responsibility, and I agree with you and I want to work with you on this but I would consider hooking to town water." "I spoke with the Water District.who said they would work out any kind of payment plan that's comfortable for you for as little as $50.00 a month." "These lots are so small out there and we have had problems with high nitrates in some of those wells." "We encourage people to connect to town water." Mr. Klein stated, "Doesn't the engineer have to sign-off signifying that installation was done correctly?" Mr. McQuaid responded, "That's correct." "Mr. Costa drew the plans and went back inspected the layout, inspected the septic system and signed off on an"As Built" card which means this went in according to plan."